10/11/2015
http://www.justteathanks.com.au/latest/tea-history
The book includes varieties of black, green, white, yellow, oolong, pu'er,
perfumed, aromatic and smoked teas. Other topics include:
An overview of the history of tea
Tea families, varieties, cultivars and grades
How tea is grown, harvested and processed
The tea trade worldwide
Timeline of the world history of tea cultivation
Profile interviews with tea industry personalities.
The special features legions of tea drinkers will especially enjoy are:
Local tastes and methods of preparing tea (e.g. macha)
Tea ceremonies
Tasting notes and infusion accessories
Teapot recommendations
Caffeine, antioxidant and biochemical properties of 35 teas
15 gourmet recipes using teas
A directory of 42 select teas.